St John the Baptist
Saturday, 1 February 1896 in 2h 58 (16–2–14 in E)
5040 Minor (7m)
1 extent each of Violet, Woodbine, Kent TB, Oxford TB, Oxford Bob, Grandsire, and Plain Bob
1 Rev W W C Baker
2 Isaac Hills
3 Charles Chasty
4 Frank Smith
5 Charles W Clarke (C)
6 Herbert Sharp
This is the first 5040 on the bells.
Previous to starting, the ringers were entertained to tea by the Rector, the Rev. W S Baker.
Rung as a birthday compliment to C Chasty, his brother-ringers wishing him many happy returns.
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